Victory (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1996, Victory is a drama and romance film directed by Mark Peploe, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Axel Heyst is an American recluse with a dubious past living in the Dutch East Indies port of Surabaya circa 1913. Staying in a German hotel there, Heyst becomes entranced with a member of the hotel's all-female orchestra.
Who’s in it. Victory stars Willem Dafoe as Axel Heyst, Sam Neill as Mr. Jones, Irène Jacob as Alma and Rufus Sewell as Martin Ricardo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Victory has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Victory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Victory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Victory (1996)?
- In US, Victory is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Victory worth watching?
- Victory holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Victory?
- Victory stars Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill, Irène Jacob, Rufus Sewell and Jean Yanne.
- When was Victory released?
- Victory was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.